Lenta di Corsa

A popular fun run in the heart of the Vercelli plains

Lenta di Corsa is the signature running event in the municipality of Lenta, a small village in the Province of Vercelli nestled between rice paddies and the hills that mark the transition to the Valsesia valley. It is a non-competitive fun run, open to anyone who wants to participate without the pressure of a stopwatch: you can run to improve your personal best or simply walk while enjoying the scenery and the company.

The Gamba d'Oro circuit

The event is part of the Gamba d'Oro, a historic circuit of non-competitive runs held across the provinces of Novara and Vercelli, in Piedmont. With dozens of stages distributed throughout the year, the Gamba d'Oro is a benchmark for amateur running enthusiasts in Upper Piedmont: every Sunday, a different town opens its streets to walkers and runners in a festive atmosphere of healthy sportsmanship. The Lenta stage is one of the most anticipated by those who regularly follow the circuit.

Two routes for everyone

The event offers two distances designed to suit every fitness level:

• 10 km long loop, for more experienced runners and those who want to challenge themselves along the paths of the Lenta countryside;
• 2 km mini-loop, ideal for families, children, and walkers who prefer a more relaxed stroll.

The tracks wind through the streets of Lenta's town centre and the trails of the surrounding plains, offering glimpses of the village and its heritage, starting with the evocative Castle-Monastery.

Sport, tradition, and territory

In Lenta, running is naturally linked to village life: the event is part of the festivities that bring the village to life during the patronal feast of Saint Olympius, a time when the local community gathers for sporting, cultural, and gastronomic events. Participating in Lenta di Corsa therefore means experiencing not just a morning of sport, but also a piece of the identity of this corner of the Province of Vercelli, in Piedmont, where village traditions and a passion for amateur running have coexisted for years.